mishap

noun

UK /ˈmɪshæp/

US /ˈmɪshæp/

A small accident that is not very serious.

I had a little mishap with my bike and scraped my knee.

SYNONYMS

accident misfortune trouble mishanter slip-up

RELATED WORDS

accident mistake misfortune incident blunder

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A minor problem that causes something to go wrong.

The party went well despite a small mishap with the cake.

3. An unlucky event that happens by chance.

Losing his keys was an unfortunate mishap.

4. A small mistake made while doing something.

A mishap in the kitchen left flour all over the floor.